Shoghi Effendi

Your letter of October 28 has been received, and our
beloved Guardian has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

First, let me say how very deeply he appreciates the
services you have been rendering our glorious Faith in Australia,
and particularly Perth, during the past two years. Your
trip has been of real assistance to the teaching work, and it
pleased him greatly.

Regarding Mr. …: it was with the approval of the
Guardian that his name was removed from the voting list. It is
very bad for the Cause to have a member of the Community,
actively, in the public eye, teaching the Faith, and at the same
time showing dishonest characteristics. We cannot possibly
say that because a person also has many virtues, faults as
grave as lying and dishonourable conduct regarding money,
can be overlooked! This means that we tolerate as representatives
of our Faith people who flagrantly disobey its laws and
fundamental teachings. This does not mean there is no hope
for Mr. …; let him change his conduct, if he really loves
the Cause, and then a way will be opened for him to again be
active. But the change must be real and obvious; mere protestations
will serve no purpose.

He urges you to continue your services in the teaching
field in New Zealand, and also to write to the friends in Australia
who are disturbed about Mr. …, and strengthen
their faith and determination.

With warmest greetings,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty, Whose Cause you serve with such
zeal and devotion, reward you for your labours, and graciously
assist you to win great victories for His Faith and its
institutions,